The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society is working to expand the existing Sub-Boreal Forest garden at UNBC.
The project will see the continued development of the premium botanical garden site that is more than 11 hectares located at the entrance to the university.
The next phase of the project sees more growth in the garden which will be started in mid to late June, Linda Naess, president of the society, said.
“We’re quite excited about moving forward,” Naess said. “There’s been so much planning and organizing so to have this finally take place is really exciting for us.”
This Sub-Boreal Forest garden will be a showcase for the garden society, the university and the people of the surrounding region. It will provide opportunities for educational, recreational, photographic, research and cultural activities as well as a venue for special celebrations such as weddings.
This garden will include:
- a visitor's centre which will include a classroom, gift shop, botanical library and reception hall for special events
- various themed ornamental display gardens
- a First Nations garden developed in conjunction with the local First Nations
- a feature walkway with overhead arbours and trellises
- a wetland area with viewing platforms
- an extensive research garden for UNBC staff and students.
It is the intent of the society to develop this garden over a period of years and turn it into a major attraction for the region.
Currently the garden society is working with Gardens BC to showcase the David Douglas Botanical Garden site which will soon be featured on the website at www.gardensbc.com.
For more information about the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society visit www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca.
